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Season 8

(2011)

Cast

Stephen Colbert as Self - Host
Stephen Colbert

as Self - Host

Episodes

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October 3, 2011

Rick Perry's hunting camp once bore a racially charged name, Obamacare heads to the Supreme Court, and Jerome Groopman …

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October 4, 2011

Rick Davis weighs in on Chris Christie fever, ESPN pulls Hank Williams Jr.'s song, and John Lithgow talks drama.

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October 5, 2011

Herman Cain gives his take on homosexuality, Mexico City proposes two-year marriage licenses, and Black Star performs.

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October 6, 2011

Sarah Palin bows out of the presidential race, Stephen apologizes to Karl Rove, and Lieutenant Colonel Jason Amerine di…

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October 17, 2011

The Occupy Wall Street movement goes global, Stephen unveils Colbert Super PAC's NBA lockout ad, and Harry Belafonte ta…

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October 18, 2011

Herman Cain may or may not be joking about an electrified border fence, schools take potatoes off their menus, and Stev…

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October 19, 2011

Herman Cain blames the unemployed, Republican candidates want to end EPA regulations, and Ali Soufan provides an inside…

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October 20, 2011

Libyan rebels kill Muammar al-Gaddafi, Tea Party Nation demands a hiring freeze from its members, and Coldplay perform …

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October 24, 2011

Stephen unveils Colbert Super PAC's message, Frank Luntz conducts a focus group, and GOP presidential candidate Jon Hun…

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October 25, 2011

Herman Cain's campaign ad gets buzz, Ben & Jerry's endorses Occupy Wall Street, and Susan Saladoff explores the myth of…

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October 26, 2011

PETA files a lawsuit to free captive whales, immigrant farm workers flee Alabama, and Taylor Branch discusses the multi…

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October 27, 2011

Occupy Wall Street wears out its welcome, Stephen unveils his second NBA lockout Super PAC ad, and Toby Keith performs.

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October 31, 2011

Stephen joins Occupy Wall Street, Wisconsin allows concealed weapons in its Capitol, and Neil MacGregor tells the histo…

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November 1, 2011

Herman Cain's sexual harassment controversy unfolds; Stephen returns to Wall Street; and Yo-Yo Ma, Stuart Duncan, Edgar…

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November 2, 2011

Herman Cain discusses the Chinese nuclear threat, the government releases information on Muffingate, and Michael Pollan…

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November 3, 2011

Hans Beinholtz hawks Europe to investors, Colbert Super PAC adopts Herman Cain's fundraising strategy, and Nathan Wolfe…

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November 7, 2011

Make Us Great Again airs its Rick Perry ad, Colbert Super PAC takes on issue advocacy, and Niall Ferguson discusses the…

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November 8, 2011

Herman Cain holds a press conference to address sexual harassment charges, Stephen saves Christmas, and Seth Meyers tal…

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November 9, 2011

Herman Cain blames Democrats for his troubles, Michigan Senate Republicans amend an anti-bullying bill, and Father Jame…

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November 10, 2011

Barack Obama plans to station U.S. troops in Australia, Rick Perry bungles another debate, and Brian Eno sings a cappel…

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November 14, 2011

Michele Bachmann gets an e-mail snub, Bill McKibben opposes construction of the Keystone XL pipeline, and Thomas Thwait…

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November 15, 2011

The NYPD dismantles Occupy Wall Street, investors accuse Goldline International of theft, and Elijah Wood talks Middle-…

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November 16, 2011

Newt Gingrich defends his Greek cruise, Ron Paul supporters publish a pin-up calendar, and Chris Matthews discusses Joh…

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November 17, 2011

People Magazine picks its sexiest man, the congressional super committee eyes veterans' healthcare benefits, and Susan …

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November 28, 2011

Barack Obama omits God from his online Thanksgiving address, CNN lays off staffers in favor of user-generated content, …

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November 29, 2011

Herman Cain rethinks his candidacy, Pope Benedict XVI gets caught breaking the law, and Malian musical group Tinariwen …

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November 30, 2011

Newt Gingrich denies lobbying, conservatives bid Barney Frank farewell, and Stephen Sondheim ponders the artist life.

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December 1, 2011

Senator Lori Klein defends Herman Cain, Bret Baier grills Mitt Romney, and Richard Branson explains why he wants to scr…

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December 5, 2011

Herman Cain abandons his campaign, William Tapley studies apocalyptic signs, and Jimmie Johnson reveals NASCAR racing d…

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December 6, 2011

Iran claims to have captured an American drone, Donald Trump organizes his own GOP debate, and The Black Keys perform.

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December 7, 2011

Stephen sets the date for his GOP debate, Dick Harpootlian helps Colbert Super PAC with its referendum, and ballet danc…

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December 8, 2011

Rick Perry puts out a controversial ad, doctors perform fecal transplants, and Jack Abramoff exposes the truth about Wa…

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December 12, 2011

Newt Gingrich alerts America to electromagnetic threats, Norway faces a butter crisis, and Samuel L. Jackson considers …

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December 13, 2011

Donald Trump backs out of his debate, Madison charges protesters for the right to protest, and Mark Whitaker pays tribu…

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December 14, 2011

Christine O'Donnell backs Mitt Romney, Michele Bachmann frets over military bestiality, and Ray Odierno celebrates the …

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December 15, 2011

Nat Geo Wild pulls out their lion humping footage and Animal Planet sends honeydew melons to get in on Stephen's debate…

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January 3, 2012

Rick Santorum rises in the polls, Stephen remembers the late Kim Jong-il, and Bernie Sanders strives to overturn the Ci…

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January 4, 2012

Mitt Romney qualifies his Iowa caucus victory with a familiar speech, Newt Gingrich calls Mitt Romney a liar, and John …

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January 5, 2012

George Will thinks that Rick Santorum is fun, Pat Robertson gets a message from God, and Steve Case explores the benefi…

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January 9, 2012

Back-to-back New Hampshire GOP debates unfold, Rick Santorum offends African Americans, and Melissa Harris-Perry consid…

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January 10, 2012

Mitt Romney takes heat for a firing gaffe, conservative pundits attack White House celebrations, and Bill Moyers consid…

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January 11, 2012

Mitt Romney wins in New Hampshire, a Russian spacecraft threatens the Earth, and George Stephanopoulos weighs in on the…

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January 12, 2012

Jon Stewart adopts the Colbert Super PAC, Stephen makes a monumental announcement, and Mike Allen anticipates Stephen's…

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January 16, 2012

Jon Stewart puts out an attack ad, Jon Huntsman withdraws from the presidential race, and Scott Douglas takes a stand a…

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January 17, 2012

A controversial Colbert Super PAC ad surfaces, pastor Ed Young leads a sexperimental crusade, and Jennifer Granholm con…

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January 18, 2012

Mitt Romney faces questions about his tax rate, Stephen announces his South Carolina rally, and David Frum shares his h…

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January 19, 2012

Rick Perry drops out of the GOP race, Newt Gingrich's ex-wife exposes his controversial marital request, and Carrie Reb…

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January 23, 2012

Newt Gingrich wins South Carolina, Stephen recalls the South Cain-olina Primary Rally with Herman Cain, and Bruce Bueno…

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January 24, 2012

Rick Santorum panders to the elderly, Maurice Sendak discusses his literary work, and Andrew Sullivan praises Barack Ob…

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January 25, 2012

Barack Obama delivers his State of the Union address, Maurice Sendak gives Stephen a storybook ending, and Terry Gross …

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January 26, 2012

Newt Gingrich and Mitt Romney woo Florida; John Harwood, Katrina vanden Heuvel and David Cassidy answer hard-hitting qu…

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January 30, 2012

Stephen repossesses the Colbert Super PAC, Newt Gingrich and Mitt Romney compete for the Hispanic vote in Florida, and …

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January 31, 2012

Sarah Palin spitefully endorses Newt Gingrich, Tennessee Tea Partiers strive to remove slavery from school textbooks, a…

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February 1, 2012

Mitt Romney beats Newt Gingrich in Florida, Stephen announces Americone Dream's 2012 election edition packaging, and Am…

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February 2, 2012

Stephen unveils GOP super PACs' biggest donors, Newt Gingrich faces a copyright infringement lawsuit, and Christiane Am…

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February 13, 2012

The New York Knicks' Jeremy Lin seduces America, Stephen writes a love letter to Jimmy Fallon, and Bill McKibben fights…

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February 14, 2012

Catholics oppose the Obama administration's birth control mandate, a Seattle woman marries a building, and William Broa…

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February 20, 2012

Mitt Romney deploys Donald Trump in Michigan, Rick Santorum attacks environmentalists, and Ann Patchett fights to reviv…

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February 21, 2012

Prince Pierre Casiraghi of Monaco sustains a beating, Nancy Pelosi slams Colbert Super PAC, and Robert Kagan examines I…

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February 22, 2012

Stephen gives up something he truly enjoys for Lent, Target knows when customers miss their periods, and Nancy Pelosi o…

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February 23, 2012

Mitt Romney wins the Arizona GOP debate, Elie Wiesel protests the Mormon conversion of dead Jews, and Placido Domingo d…

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February 27, 2012

The Oscars' liberal clusterfarce unfolds, Rick Santorum criticizes Barack Obama's promotion of higher learning, and Peg…

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February 28, 2012

The Colbert Report airs its 1000th episode, rising oil prices threaten Barack Obama's approval rating, and Ross Eisenbr…

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February 29, 2012

Mitt Romney takes Michigan, researchers develop a male birth control pill, and William Shatner revels in his own beauty.

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March 1, 2012

Republicans eye Jeb Bush as a potential GOP candidate, researchers discover a 3500-year-old "Yo Mama" joke, and Claire …

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March 5, 2012

Host Stephen Colbert interviews Audra McDonald and discusses the day's news and important topics.

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March 6, 2012

Stephen prepares a Super Tuesday tailgating party, Attorney General Holder redefines due process, candy bars shrink, an…

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March 7, 2012

Stephen prepares for Super Tuesday results, CNN visits a virtual Republican National Convention, Iran poses a new threa…

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March 8, 2012

Stephen prank calls Eric Bolling, is inspired by Herman Cain's avant-garde ad, and talks folk music with Elvis Costello…

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March 12, 2012

The Republican Southern primary leads to blue collar pandering, Dave "Mudcat" Saunders talks Southern strategy, and Kat…

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March 13, 2012

Seattle's Pop Conference overlooks Stephen's dissertation; Pat Robertson and Muslim-American reality shows pose threats…

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March 14, 2012

Greg Smith is a "Banker-dict Arnold," Rick Santorum condemns teleprompters, Kermit the Frog weighs in on the GOP primar…

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March 15, 2012

Stephen is suspicious of geriatric jihadists, Rick Santorum speaks from his heart, and Dexter Filkins tells Stephen why…

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March 26, 2012

Geraldo Rivera blames the Trayvon Martin shooting on hoodies, Mitt Romney boosts Etch a Sketch sales, and biomedical re…

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March 27, 2012

Host Stephen Colbert interviews Charles Murray and discusses the day's news and important topics.

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March 28, 2012

The Supreme Court weighs in on Obamacare, a new magazine targets conservative teens, and Mark Ruffalo discusses the dan…

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March 29, 2012

Stephen involves college students with Colbert Super PAC, Mitt Romney tries comedy, and Peter Beinart discusses Israel.

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April 2, 2012

College students order up Colbert Super PAC's Super Fun Pack, beef state governors defend pink slime, and Governor Gary…

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April 3, 2012

Colbert Super PAC Super Fun Pack adds not-legal advice, Colbert Super PAC SHH! faces scrutiny, Rick Santorum speaks fro…

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April 4, 2012

Colbert Super PAC segments earn a Peabody award, Mitt Romney must appeal to Latino voters, Quaker Oats gets a facelift,…

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April 5, 2012

Unemployment drops, Colbert's Very Wanted tracks a mailbox mutilator, a biker brightens Stephen's commute, and Anne Ric…

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April 9, 2012

The Easter Bunny meets competition down under, Mitt Romney reaps a potential running mate, Germany's elderly gymnast de…

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April 10, 2012

Rick Santorum drops his presidential campaign, the EPA sets coal industry regulations, Stephen honors male "Lady Heroes…

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April 11, 2012

Troops and their families face unique economic challenges, Stephen trains a Marine to be a pundit, and Michelle Obama v…

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April 12, 2012

Mitt Romney flips the "war on women" script with the help of Hilary Rosen, survivalist singles embrace online dating, a…

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April 16, 2012

The Secret Service commits a sex scandal, Newt Gingrich endorses global gun rights, and blues performer Bonnie Raitt si…

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April 17, 2012

Mitt Romney reveals his prankster side, insects add color to Starbucks drinks, GSA spending sparks outrage, and Jonah L…

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April 18, 2012

Mitt Romney seeks a bland running mate, Tennessee outlaws "gateway sexual activity" education, survivalists plan for th…

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April 19, 2012

Cory Booker saves one of his constituents, bologna smuggling is on the rise, Time Magazine honors Stephen, and guests T…

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April 23, 2012

Steve Doocy reports on Barack Obama's subtext, Arizona redefines pregnancy, Mitt Romney insults a Pittsburgh bakery, an…

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April 24, 2012

Super Tuesday II goes live, Stephen plugs his children's book, Julie Andrews discusses fairy tales, Canada creates a bi…

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April 25, 2012

NASA shuts down its "Spacebook" site, some blame immigrants for global warming, feeding tube diets gain popularity, and…

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April 26, 2012

Republicans attack Barack Obama's slow jam, Stephen releases the first Super Fun Pack treasure hunt clue, and Jack Whit…

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April 30, 2012

Chen Guangcheng escapes house arrest, Missouri wants to outlaw sexuality dialogue in schools, companies offer "conceale…

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May 1, 2012

Barack Obama makes an Osama bin Laden ad, Paul Ryan plans cuts to poor people, Rev. Thomas Reese contests Paul Ryan's b…

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May 2, 2012

Designers craft a Richard Branson ice mold, debt collectors infiltrate hospitals, Germany censures Kermit the Frog, and…

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May 3, 2012

Newt Gingrich suspends his campaign and backs Mitt Romney, Stephen tracks a Super PAC rival, Buzz Aldrin presents a spa…

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May 7, 2012

L.A. teens drink Purell, Joe Biden supports same-sex marriage, Eric McCormack plays a straight man, bears hijack broadc…

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May 8, 2012

Billionaires need donor anonymity, Claire McCaskill opposes secret money, Stephen honors the late Maurice Sendak, and M…

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May 9, 2012

An ex-Playmate jolts Mexico's debate, North Carolina snubs gay marriage as Barack Obama backs it, Jon McNaughton paints…

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May 10, 2012

Stephen salutes Mother's Day, Barack Obama rejects Jesus, gay strokes and monkeys threaten America, Republicans forge i…

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May 29, 2012

Donald Trump makes a contentious claim, Egypt kicks off its presidential elections, and Charlize Theron discusses her f…

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May 30, 2012

A Mexican cartel burns down PepsiCo, gay bars target bachelorettes, Mitt Romney breaks into iPhone apps, Robert Mugabe …

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May 31, 2012

"I Am a Pole (And So Can You!)" gains Best Seller status, the Obama administration redefines "combatants," Michael Bloo…

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June 4, 2012

America's leaders talk like teens, North Carolina bans climate change models, Represent-O-Map 6000 fuels BKAD bookings,…

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June 5, 2012

The CDC denies the zombie apocalypse, America exports the most sperm, a North Dakota woman marries herself, and Dr. Jil…

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June 6, 2012

The private sector plans Mars reality TV, Scott Walker prevails in Wisconsin, an Arkansas town bans bingo, Neil Patrick…

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June 7, 2012

Pakistan's "Sesame Street" faces corruption, Mitt Romney's house meets critique, a pig divides America, and singer Regi…

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June 11, 2012

Neil deGrasse Tyson wrecks movies, the Church scorns a nun's sex book, Simone Campbell explores service, the Banana Bun…

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June 12, 2012

Mitt Romney owns a competition horse, the U.S. leaks anti-terror info, Barack Obama blunders, Stephen seeks Sweden's Tw…

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June 13, 2012

Niagara Falls welcomes a stuntman, cafeteria workers demand expired food, orangutans operate iPads, and Gregg Allman re…

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June 14, 2012

Marijuana legalization can win elections, Super PACs raise more money than ad space, Xiaflex treatment corrects curved …

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June 18, 2012

Barack Obama changes immigration policy, Neil Munro interrupts the president, Sweden confronts Stephen's Twitter-contro…

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June 19, 2012

John Kerry plays Mitt Romney in practice debates, Stephen invents a dressage tradition, PooPrints tracks suburban dog w…

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June 20, 2012

Asians outnumber Mexican immigrants, the "Fast and Furious" scandal proves complex, a gun control ad causes controversy…

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June 21, 2012

Officials delay Egypt's presidential election, penguins engage in erotic sex, Stephen sings to Sweden's Twitter executi…

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June 25, 2012

The Supreme Court postpones Obamacare rulings, Mitt Romney asks Florida to limit good jobs news, teens abuse drugs to s…

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June 26, 2012

Arizona pursues state immigration laws, Pixar flaunts its gay agenda, Dish Network's AutoHop removes all TV ads, and wr…

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June 27, 2012

Democrats lack money for the national convention, Mike Turzai sparks Voter ID controversy, Oreo cookies come out of the…

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June 28, 2012

Obamacare passes as constitutional, Republicans slam John Roberts, Emily Bazelon explains the Obamacare tax, and Aaron …

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July 16, 2012

Katie Holmes divorces Tom Cruise, Mitt Romney retroactively retires from Bain Capital, Starbucks hits funeral homes, an…

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July 17, 2012

Nevada's presidential ballot threatens Mitt Romney, Texas Republicans reject critical thinking education, the Rosenbach…

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July 18, 2012

Mitt Romney spotlights struggling waiters, tablet computers go Christian, Def Leppard covers its songs, and Houston May…

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July 19, 2012

Police bust Fred Willard for lewd conduct, Dave Leonhardt explores the Libor scandal, Canadians out-earn Americans, and…

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July 23, 2012

Mike Tyson bails on The Report, liberal shills love Shepard Smith, pundits speculate about James Holmes' political ties…

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July 24, 2012

Late night television causes depression, America faces a disastrous drought, NASA schedules vegan meals, and James Fall…

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July 25, 2012

Mitt Romney values his Anglo-Saxon heritage, Barack Obama discusses entrepreneurship, "Fifty Shades of Grey" reaches ho…

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July 26, 2012

Engineers enhance Olympic sounds, Mitt Romney offends England, Chick-Fil-A opposes gay marriage, and Peter Westmacott d…

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July 30, 2012

Danny Boyle directs the 2012 Olympics opening ceremony, Mitt Romney lacks dressage expertise, Tony Robbins' fire stunt …

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July 31, 2012

Mitt Romney's press secretary lashes out, Rafalca delays Mitt's VP announcement, Colbert Nation plans for StePhest Colb…

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August 1, 2012

Obamacare mandates birth control coverage, Democrats pass a Democratic tax bill, U.S.women's gymnastics wins Olympic go…

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August 2, 2012

Rafalca finishes one round of Olympic dressage, Russ Carnahan touts Missouri's redistricted district, plants talk to ea…

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August 6, 2012

NASA's Curiosity rover reaches Mars, Mike Huckabee's "Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day" boosts sales, and activist Pete See…

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August 7, 2012

Alisyn Camerota criticizes U.S. patriotism, Wikipedia writers sway elections, Steve King defends dogfighting, and Mark …

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August 8, 2012

Obamacare increases Papa John's pizza rates, digital pills hold seniors accountable, General Mills backs same-sex marri…

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August 9, 2012

Michele Bachmann dabbles in McCarthyism, Representative Keith Ellison turns down Mitt Romney, scientists analyze truthi…

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August 13, 2012

StePhest Colbchella '012 gets underway, Mitt Romney picks Paul Ryan as his running mate, and fun. reviews their history…

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August 14, 2012

Colbchella '012 launches into night two, Mitt Romney's foreign experience comes into question, celebrities simulate sol…

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August 15, 2012

StePhest Colbchella '012 embarks on night three, U.S. gymnastics' Fierce Five stops by The Report, Stephen visits the U…

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August 16, 2012

Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan connect over policy, GOP Senate candidates challenge the 17th Amendment, and The Flaming Lips…

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August 28, 2012

Hurricane Isaac hits the 2012 GOP convention, Stephen hosts Colbert Super PAC's Convention, Rep. Todd Akin blunders on …

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August 29, 2012

The "Mitt Romney story" storms the GOP convention, Ann Romney tries to reach women voters, Paul Ryan breaks from Ayn Ra…

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August 30, 2012

Mitt Romney struggles to attract African American voters, Paul Ryan lies in his GOP convention speech, and Jon Huntsman…

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August 31, 2012

Mitt Romney wraps up the GOP convention, Clint Eastwood's empty chair joins Stephen, Neil Armstrong passes away, and Ja…

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September 4, 2012

The DNC convention begins, Congresswoman Yvette Clarke praises Brooklyn's diversity, Paul Ryan lies about marathon time…

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September 5, 2012

Brit Hume critiques the DNC convention noise level, Michelle Obama rakes in record tweet numbers during her speech, and…

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September 6, 2012

Storms disrupt the Democratic National Convention, Bill Clinton delivers a charming speech, Democrats reinstate "God" l…

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September 7, 2012

A catchy message indulges young voters, Barack Obama accepts the Democratic nomination, Stephen analyzes both conventio…

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September 17, 2012

Rick Santorum errs at a conservative summit, Mitt Romney misconstrues Obama's handling of Libya, Ira Glass calls the At…

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September 18, 2012

USA Today redesigns its logo, Mitt Romney responds to secret fundraiser footage, Apple wins a patent lawsuit, and Jeffr…

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September 19, 2012

Fox News slams Barack Obama's secret video, Mitt Romney explains what he won't do in office, a papyrus scrap mentions J…

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September 20, 2012

Vladimir Putin glides with cranes, Mitt Romney tries to sway Hispanics, an amateur painter botches Jesus, and Errol Mor…

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September 25, 2012

Barack Obama leads Mitt Romney in the polls, Peggy Noonan gives Mitt advice, the NFL lockout bumps up ratings, and boxe…

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September 26, 2012

The world faces an unavoidable bacon shortage, President Obama restores the Ottoman Empire, churchgoers pray for Mitt R…

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September 27, 2012

Stephen promotes "America Again," Mitt Romney ignores discouraging polls, Fox News doubts the election forecast, and Vi…